Posting Closes: Sunday March 12, 2023

Southwestern Public Health prides itself on the flexible work environment that employees have come to appreciate and value. SWPH is a workplace where employees are integral to the research, planning, collaborative efforts and delivery of programs and services.

Reporting to the Program Manager, CDIP, the Tobacco Enforcement Officer participates in the enforcement process associated with the Smoke-Free Ontario Act within the jurisdiction of the Board of Health in accordance with the provincial laws, regulations, and established standards and protocols. Tobacco enforcement includes regular inspections, investigation of complaints, collection and documentation of evidence, laying charges, legal/prosecution activities, coordination activities with other enforcement agencies and education of premise operators.

Qualifications:
EDUCATION

• Completion of a two (2) year college diploma in a field of security and law enforcement; OR
• Equivalent of education and experience (i.e., some post-secondary courses in law enforcement combined with a minimum of 6-months of municipal by-law enforcement experience)
• Qualifications to be designated a Provincial Offenses Officer and maintenance of such designation

KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE

• Up to two (2) years of combined previous and on-the-job experience is required

SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Good interpersonal and communication skills, conflict resolution skills, and skills in professionally investigating and/or executing charges
• Good documentation skills and ability to write clearly and concisely in preparing crown briefs
• Ability to deal with complaints in a non-confrontational manner and to remain calm and self-controlled under pressure
• Good computer skills (Microsoft Word, Internet, email, Excel, databases)
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to work well with other enforcement staff and agencies, (i.e., Public Health Inspectors, Health Promoters)

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

• Valid Ontario Driver\xe2\x80\x99s license and access to a reliable vehicle
• Ability to work flexible hours when necessary
• Must comply with the current Ontario Public Health Standards
• Adherence to SWPH\xe2\x80\x99s policies and procedures

Immunization Requirements: Provide documentation you have received two (2) doses of the Covid-19 vaccine, plus at least one booster dose, and acknowledgement to follow Southwestern Public Health\'s policies and processes related to COVID-19 management in the workplace.

Southwestern Public Health strives to meet the standards set out in the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) Customer Service Regulation, and will support candidates to modify our recruitment and selection process, should there be a need to modify or remove barriers to accommodate those with disabilities, if requested. Should a candidate be contacted and require accommodation at any point throughout the recruitment and selection processes, please notify the Human Resources representative who has contacted you.